Olive Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
| Olive Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in St. Joseph County |
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| Coordinates: 41°41′07″N 86°28′17″W / 41.68528°N 86.47139°WCoordinates: 41°41′07″N 86°28′17″W / 41.68528°N 86.47139°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Indiana
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| County | St. Joseph |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.5 sq mi (148.93 km2) |
| • Land | 57.4 sq mi (148.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,914 |
| • Density | 68.2/sq mi (26.3/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46552, 46554, 46619, 46628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453688 |
Olive Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,914.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Olive Township covers an area of 57.5 square miles (149 km2); of this, 57.4 square miles (149 km2) (99.81 percent) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) (0.19 percent) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains Olive Chapel Cemetery.
Olive Township was formed in 1830. The township was named for Olive Stanton Vail, the wife of an early settler.
The Haven Hubbard Home and Studebaker Clubhouse and Tree Sign are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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